How To Fix BMEN088 - Area menu referred to does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BMEN - Message Class for Area Menu Maintenance

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Area menu referred to does not exist

What causes this issue?

The area menu referenced in the menu entry does not exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Menu entries that reference non-existing area menus are not visible in
the SAP Easy Access Menu. If one of these entries is visible in the SAP
Easy Access Menu, fix the menu reference or create a menu with the
corresponding name.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BMEN088 - Area menu referred to does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BMEN088 indicates that the area menu you are trying to access does not exist in the system. This can occur for several reasons, such as the menu being deleted, not being assigned to the user, or the user not having the necessary authorizations to access it.
  Causes:
  
  Menu Deletion: The area menu may have been deleted or is not available in the current client.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the area menu.
  Incorrect Menu Assignment: The area menu may not be correctly assigned to the user profile or role.
  Client-Specific Issues: The area menu may exist in one client but not in another, especially in systems with multiple clients.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Menu Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE43 (Area Menu Maintenance) to check if the area menu exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a transport request if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations using transaction SU53 after the error occurs. This will show if there are any missing authorizations related to the area menu.
  If there are missing authorizations, work with your security team to grant the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Review User Profile:
  
  Ensure that the area menu is assigned to the user’s profile or role. You can check this in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  If the area menu is not assigned, you may need to add it to the relevant role.
  
  
  
  Check Client Settings:
  
  If you are working in a development or test client, ensure that the area menu is transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations related to area menus.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE43: Area Menu Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to navigate the SAP system and understand the role of area menus.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.